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The Colombian National Team has reached a historic milestone by adding 10 consecutive wins, surpassing the best winning streak of Argentina and Peru. This achievement places Colombia in a privileged place in the history of South American football, equaling the record of consecutive wins that until now was only held by Brazil.
Since the arrival of Argentine coach Néstor Lorenzo in June 2022, Colombia has not lost a game. Under his direction, the National Team has played 22 matches, complementing this impressive streak with the results of three additional matches under the direction of his predecessors: two with Reinaldo Rueda and one with Héctor Cárdenas. Of these 25 matches, Colombia has won 20 and drawn five, including eight official matches (six in qualifying and two in the Copa América) and several preparation games.
The victory against Costa Rica not only ensured Colombia’s qualification to the quarterfinals of the Copa América, but also established a new mark in the history of Colombian football. For the first time, the National Team has managed to win ten consecutive games, surpassing its previous record of seven victories in a row, achieved in 1988-89 and 2001.
This record, validated by the renowned Spanish statistician Alexis Martín Tamayo (@2010MisterChip), becomes a historical milestone for Conmebol. Colombia now shares the record of consecutive victories with Brazil, leaving behind the mark of nine consecutive victories held by the teams of Argentina and Peru.
The success of the national team under Néstor Lorenzo cannot be underestimated. Since he took charge, Colombia has shown remarkable consistency and determination. The team’s last defeat was on February 1, 2022, when they fell 1-0 to Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers in Qatar. Since then, the national team has been unbeatable.
With qualification to the quarterfinals already assured, Colombia is preparing to face Brazil this Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This match not only represents an important challenge in the Copa América, but also an opportunity to extend its unbeaten streak and demonstrate its ability to compete for the continental title.
Beyond the record and the undefeated record, the goal of the Colombian National Team is clear: to fight for the Copa América title. Colombia has only won this tournament once, in 2001, when it hosted and won all its matches without conceding a goal. With confidence and momentum on their side, Néstor Lorenzo’s team seeks to replicate and surpass that historic success.
The Colombian national team is in a golden moment, and fans hope that this impressive streak continues, leading the team to new achievements and, possibly, its second Copa América title.
